Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Diabetes and Endocrinology, Part-Time (Day Shift)

Penn Medicine • Lancaster, PA

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About The Position

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines. Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Requirements

• Completion of a LPN or a RN educational program.
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), issued by the PA State Board of Nursing.
• AHA CPR/BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
• This role requires occasional regional travel. Ability to travel to multiple sites is required.

Nice To Haves

• One (1) to Two (2) years of nursing experience in a primary or specialty care physician's office.
• Prior triage, emergency room, cardiac care, intensive care or other related specialty nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical advice by phone/electronic correspondence based on clinical judgments and/or triage protocols in accordance with regulatory requirements and standards of practice.
• Consults with provider as necessary.
• Provides patient specific education including but not limited to preventive care, chronic disease management, acute diagnosis, medications and other areas pertinent to patient outcomes.
• Prepares patient for visit by using appropriate rooming standards tool.
• Administers injections and medications as prescribed by the provider and in accordance with department protocol, regulatory requirements and standards of practice.
• Prepares and assists providers with various procedures, minor surgeries and other exams as designated by the provider.
• Performs Point of Care Testing, including but not limited to hearing, flu, urine and strep tests.
• Collects blood or other laboratory specimens and prepares them for further testing.
• Authorizes prescription refills as instructed by the provider.
• Assists with test tracking and monitoring overdue results.
• Removes sutures and changes dressings on wounds as necessary.
• Assures exam rooms are adequately supplied and cleaned after each patient visit.
• Maintains and cleans medical instruments and equipment after each procedure.
• Assists provider and patient in reviewing and revising care plans and assesses patient progress.
• Follows up with patient between visits as necessary.
• Assists with proactive outreach for patients requiring preventive and chronic disease services.
• Performs care coordination activities among specialists and transitions of care to obtain all necessary patient information.
• Assists in coordination of referrals, education and community resources.
• Actively participates in performance improvement initiatives to improve overall patient experience and quality of care.
• Participates in daily huddles with the provider.
• Serves as a patient experience advocate by being a positive influence at all times when interacting with patients, visitors and colleagues.
• Handles all patient information in a confidential manner according to Lancaster General Health privacy and confidentiality policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation and benefits program including prepaid tuition assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Associate degree